R (en. R)
/ɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Letter used in writing.
The word 'rose' starts with the letter r.
Le mot 'rose' commence par la lettre r.
Symbol denoting constant in physics and mathematics.
The constant r often represents the growth rate.
La constante r représente souvent le taux de croissance.
Etymology
Origin of the Latin 'erra', which evolved into 'r' in Roman alphabets.
Common Phrases and Expressions
backwards
Opposite or inverse meaning.
à l'envers
everything is fine
Expression indicating that everything is going well.
tout va bien
nothing to do with it
Indicates the absence of link or relation.
rien à voir
Related Words
reality
Condition of things as they are.
réalité
red
Color associated with fire or heat.
rouge
root
Underground part of a plant.
racine
Slang Meanings
To have money.
He has a lot of r, he can afford vacations.
Il a beaucoup de r, il peut se permettre des vacances.
To be late.
Sorry, I'm still r, I just had a setback.
Désolé, je suis encore r, je viens d'avoir un contretemps.